Imagination Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Imagination Foundation is a private foundation in Petaluma, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $10,075 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $250 and the largest $2,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$10,075
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$250
- Largest grant$2,500
- Assets$0
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was down from $15,125 the year before.
100% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $15,125 | 3 | $0 |
| 2024 | $10,075 | 14 | $0 |
How to apply
Imagination Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Imagination Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 13 | $9,575 |
| Colorado | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Charity | $2,500 |
| Individual | Charity | $1,200 |
| Community Foundation | Charity | $1,125 |
| Individual | Charity | $1,000 |
| Legal Aid of Sonoma County | Charity | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Petaluma Rive | Charity | $1,000 |
| CA State Parks Foundation | Charity | $250 |
| Sonoma County Regional Parks | Charity | $250 |
| Truckee Donner Land Trust | Charity | $250 |
| Sonoma Country Day School | Charity | $250 |
| Petaluma River Park Foundation | Charity | $250 |
| Individual | Charity | $250 |
| Sonoma Academy | Charity | $250 |
| Individual | Charity | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Timothy Choate
- Elizabeth McKoy
- Judith McKoy
Questions people ask
Does Imagination Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Imagination Foundation give?
$10,075 in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $250.
Who runs Imagination Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Timothy Choate (Secretary), Elizabeth McKoy (President) and Judith McKoy (Director).
What does Imagination Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and education.